Downstream

kilometre open-water event,
and David Davies’ silver in
the men’s. The Windermere
swim was such a success that
the series was expanded and
now there are five events.
The Royal Victoria Dock was
chosen because of its
location, with its backdrop of
the O2, plenty of transport
links, space for medics,
changing areas and a charity
village, and the opportunity
for swimmers to cover a mile.